Alex Ashby

After completing a Masters of Planning (MSc) at the University of Manchester with a Distinction, Alex joined Rapley’s as a planner at the beginning of November 2022.

Within this role, he works on a variety of projects across the UK, covering the retail, residential, transport, healthcare and telecommunications sectors. Working with a range of clients, Alex assists in the preparation and submission of documents including Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, EIA Screening Opinions, Statements of Community Involvement, Retail Impact Assessments, and covering letters. He also has experience in monitoring and project managing live planning applications.

Alex qualified as a chartered Planner in 2025.